If you’ve sensed anything over these past few days at this Brooklyn style blog, it might be that it’s never too early to gear up for a picture-perfect autumn as far as your fall style essentials are concerned. That goes for the boots you step into as well as your trusty denim, and moreso now than ever, the best top layers — from classic chambray shirting to the perfect henley to a dependable overshirt (like the one seen above from Criquet Shirts) — are as crucial as it gets.

For tailgates and yard work and backyard bonfires — and just about anywhere that rugged style is called for — you’re going to want to be properly equipped for brisk, breezy days and beyond. And the Criquet Shirts Utility Shirt could be just what you’re searching for right now, my friends.

In the same way that the Austin, Texas-based company embraces the warmer months with luxe buttondown shirts and a modern update to the classic “Arnold Palmer”-type polo, the brand takes fall head-on by the horns with durable gear selections aplenty.

That starts with the fabric blend used for this useful (as the name would imply) utility shirt, featuring construction including 85% Cotton, 7% Nylon, 7% Tencel and 1% Elastane for just enough stretch and bounceback potential.

That fabric is washed for softness right out of the box, while the olive-tinged Fern color wears well with everything from light wash denim to dark blue jeans or rock n’roll-ready black denim. Two front-button patch pockets offer up critical everyday carry space, as the left chest pocket features an added tool or pen slot for whenever you need to really get down to business.

Heck, in addition to its rugged good looks, one buyer said “the color is even better in person,” never a bad sign if you want a handsome yet useful addition to your casually cool style rotation.

Other Criquet shirts take on a Western vibe, my personal favorite Criquet shirts for men feature soft corduroy fabric construction, and the Criquet Shirts Utility Shirt embraces a hard-working vibe that manages to look great off-duty or on the clock, sleeves rolled up. For your next fall road trip or a day takin’ care of business, don’t forget your new go-to workshirt.